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2011 Stories by Christopher Lopez

• Miami's Best Albums of 2011: Mr. Pauer's Soundtrack

  published Dec 20, 2011

  To close out the year, Crossfade is picking its favorite albums by 305 artists. Check out the full list of Miami's Best Albums of 2011. Mr. Pauer Soundtrack (Fabrika Music) After tirelessly toiling... More >>

• Miami's best albums, EPs, and mixtapes of 2011

  published December 22, 2011

  Miami's best albums, EPs, and mixtapes of 2011 More >>

• Talking to Ourselves: Blogger-Turned-Author Christopher Lopez on His New Book

  published Dec 12, 2011

  Miami New Times has published me at least a couple hundred times these past few years, and you've been kind enough to read along. Here's hoping you can sit through another interview, because, while th... More >>

• ArtOfficial's Vitamins & Minerals album release at the Stage November 4

  published November 3, 2011

  ArtOfficial's Vitamins and Minerals album release at the Stage November 4 More >>

• ArtOfficial's AO Logics Talks Jam Sessions, Real Fiascos, and Vitamins & Minerals

  published Oct 27, 2011

  Open up and say "Ahh!" We know you've got a fever, but the cure isn't more cowbell. Local crew ArtOfficial knows how to get you right and it comes over the counter. All you need is your Vitamins &am... More >>

• Mr. Pauer, as part of Oktoberfest: Miami's Ultimate Foodie Night, at Century Marketplace September 30

  published September 29, 2011

  Mr. Pauer, as part of Oktoberfest: Miami's Ultimate Foodie Night, at Century Marketplace September 30 More >>

• Online 24/7

  published September 15, 2011

  It's really no surprise that the recently released album, If Not Now, When?, proves to be the band's most ballsy growth spurt yet. Of course, the... More >>

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  Taylor Lautner Talks Segueing From Twilight to Abduction

  published Sep 19, 2011

  Success can be misleading. Take Taylor Lautner, for example. His meteoric rise to superstardom as Jacob Black in the Twilight franchise almost makes it look easy. If you call adding 30 pounds of muscl... More >>

• Abduction's Taylor Lautner sheds his fangs and goes for the action

  published September 22, 2011

  Abduction's Taylor Lautner sheds his fangs and goes for the action More >>

• Mr. Pauer's Soundtrack Scores a Latin Grammy Nomination for Best Alternative Album

  published Sep 16, 2011

  Can we all just agree to dub this the year of Mr. Pauerr His career, years in the making, has all led to this point. And because when it rains, it pours, he's been reaping the fruits of his labors, ... More >>

• Incubus at Klipsch Amphitheater September 20

  published September 15, 2011

  Incubus at Klipsch Amphitheater September 20 More >>

• Incubus Talks Evolution, Facebooking With Fans, and New Album If Not Now, Whenr

  published Sep 07, 2011

  It's not uncommon for so-called fans to dismiss a band's latest offering in favor of the early work that first hooked them. And it seems that nowhere is that kind of I-liked-them-when snobbery more pr... More >>

• Morningwar Covers Grizzly Bear's "Foreground"

  published Aug 26, 2011

  Folky Brooklyn-based crew Grizzly Bear has made quite a name for itself since debuting in 2004 with Horn of Plenty. Meanwhile, our very own Morningwar is also generating some very noteworthy buzz. And... More >>

• Mexican band Timothy Brownie at PAX August 18 and the Stage August 19

  published August 18, 2011

  Mexican band Timothy Brownie at PAX August 18 and the Stage August 19 More >>

• Jason Momoa brings brains and brawn to Conan the Barbarian 3D

  published August 18, 2011

  Jason Momoa brings brains and brawn to Conan the Barbarian 3D More >>

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  Jason Momoa Talks Playing Tough Guys Conan the Barbarian and Drogo in Game of Thrones

  published Aug 15, 2011

  The quest for the next action hero has been on ever since the Terminator became the Governator. But glaringly absent from the parade of would-be heirs to the throne have been the old school breed of a... More >>

• Mexican Band Timothy Brownie on Magic Brownies and Its Miami Mini-Tour

  published Aug 02, 2011

  Live shows are meant to be fun. Unless, of course, you happen to fall prey to a Yanni set. But a fun live performance and full-tilt celebration aren't necessarily the same thing. The band Timothy Brow... More >>

• Marcelo D2 at the Fillmore Miami Beach July 22

  published July 21, 2011

  Marcelo D2 at the Fillmore Miami Beach July 22 More >>

• Brazilian Rapper Marcelo D2 Rips Into the Fillmore Miami Beach July 22

  published Jul 12, 2011

  They say that music is the universal language. And it's a damned good thing. Because otherwise, you might miss out on Brazilian rapper Marcelo D2. Unless, of course, you happen to speak Portuguese. ... More >>

• Elastic Bond, Performing Two Shows in New York for LAMC Next Week

  published Jun 30, 2011

  You may have noticed quite a bit of coverage for this LAMC thing on Crossfade lately. Like this, this and this. But we've got a good reason. Going strong for over a decade now, the Latin Altern... More >>

• Mr. Pauer Heads to New York for LAMC and Summer Stage

  published Jun 29, 2011

  You know Toto Gonzalez (AKA Mr. Pauer) from around town. He's not so much a local music act as an institution. A DJ, producer, party promoter and founder of Latin music and lifestyle website Fabrika... More >>

• Suenalo Performing in New York City for LAMC July 6 and 7

  published Jun 28, 2011

  You've been enjoying Suenalo right here in the MIA for years. And they just won New Times' pick for Best Latin Band in this year's Best of Miami issue. But New York is only just about to learn the tru... More >>

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  Ten Rock Star Tattoos That Don't Suck

  published Jun 23, 2011

  Remember the first time you saw some rocker like Slash or Tommy Lee on MTV, all sweat-slick and nasty, and sporting ink up and down their arms, and you said, "Holy shit! That dude's a badass!" Well,... More >>

• This Weekend Jazid Celebrates 15 Years of Live Music Every Damn Night

  published Jun 09, 2011

  Do you remember when you turned 15r Think back ... You're in high school now. You're free to apply for your restricted driver's license, and that's a step closer to freedom. Here in Miami, it probab... More >>

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  Primus's Larry Lalonde Talks Frank Zappa, Seas of Cheese, and Oddity Faire

  published Jun 02, 2011

  Whether you describe its signature sound as funk metal or you've got no idea what to call it, there's no question Primus has been rocking out ever since the three-man band debuted with 1989's Suc... More >>